- #1 Signal to Noise (2015)
97% matchMixed50% of 22 reviews2015
Dev: Solanimus Games LLC
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Signal to Noise is the hardcore real-time music-driven rail shooter. Rack up scores with your own favorite music, or even compete in a live music setting. Welcome to the next generation of music-driven gaming.
Why similar: Music 65.8%, Indie 34.2%
- #2 String Theory
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: Zenisport
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You've played rhythm games, but have you ever played a music game? String Theory is a unique audio puzzle game that trains the player to recognize musical chords. Pit your ear against 20 different BGMs, each with 14 different chord variations. Learn to recognize chords played on over 20 different instruments and synthesizers.
Why similar: Music 52.6%, Education 37.3%, Indie 10.1%
- #3 Water Heroes: A Game for Change
96% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Classplash
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
An awesometastic puzzle game adventure about water! 💧 Use the power of science to control the water cycle, deal with pollution and the elements, and collect that sweet, fresh water. Score as high as you can. It's a challenge! Oh, and did we say that 50% of its profits are donated to charity? ❤
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 57.1%, Indie 42.9%
- #4 AliveInVR
93% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: AliveIn Tech Ltd.
Windows
Control Ableton Live from VR. Ever wanted to use a giant Push or Launchpad from within VR? AliveInVR controls Ableton Live allowing you to trigger clips, play instruments and mix with a giant 3D Controllerist interface in VR.
Why similar: Music 71.2%, Indie 28.8%
- #5 Seishin - Virtual Rhythm
92% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Sean Reilly
Windows
Seishin is a virtual reality rhythm game where the goal is to hit targets the beat of the music. Use your pair of magical drumsticks to hit targets, follow sliders and spin spinners. A strong combination of timing and precision is key to achieving success.
Why similar: Music 72.1%, Indie 27.9%
- #6 DanielX.net Paint Composer
90% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2020
Dev: Daniel X Moore
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create beautiful music simply and easily! Save your compositions and share them with friends and the world. Interesting characters are fun for both kids and adults. The musical staff is welcoming, you can leverage your existing knowledge of music or expand it through experimentation. Enjoy!
Why similar: Music 48.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Indie 22.9%, 2D 4.6%
- #7 Musician
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: ZhangHaiLong
Windows
A musician is a game that can generate animated music, and you can freely import the MIDI orbit in the game. Play the favorite music and write the music that belongs to your own step by step.
Why similar: Music 51.1%, Education 30.6%, Indie 18.3%
- #8 Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame - Act I & Act II
91% matchMixed70% of 202 reviews2015
Dev: Basecamp Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Karmaflow: The Rock Opera Videogame is a puzzle platformer. You play as the Karmakeeper and it's your task to restore the balance in various mysterious worlds. Through an adaptive music system and sung narrative you will experience a truly unique rock opera.
Why similar: Music 48.3%, Great Soundtrack 31.9%, Indie 19.8%
- #9 Laserlife
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 reviews2015
Dev: Choice Provisions
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Remember what it means to be a human in this interactive biography of a dead astronaut found in deep space by future intelligences who have no concept of humankind.
Why similar: Music 75%, Indie 25%
- #10 Fugue
87% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: OriGaminc
Windows · Mac · Linux
Make music, chimes, and melodies as you try and solve each level in this mathematical puzzle game. Take your time, relax, and get birds to their nest with matching numbers.
Why similar: Music 63.9%, Indie 36.1%
- #11 Frederic: Evil Strikes Back
88% matchVery Positive85% of 932 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Frederic - Evil Strikes Back - The Bigger, Better, More Awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story.
Why similar: Music 62%, Great Soundtrack 24.8%, Indie 13.1%
- #12 Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
73% matchVery Positive88% of 24,945 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft - San FranciscoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 74.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play guitar or bass and start your musical journey with Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Learn & Play! Perfect for beginners and pros, learn at your own rythmm with 60 tracks and customizable tools. Get ready to rock!
Why similar: Music 60.7%, Education 30.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%
- #13 FRACT OSC
86% matchVery Positive86% of 610 reviews2014
Dev: Phosfiend Systems
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.
Why similar: Music 69.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Indie 13.2%
- #14 LUMINES REMASTERED
82% matchVery Positive95% of 760 reviews2018
Dev: ResonairPub: Enhance
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
The critically-acclaimed puzzle game produced by legendary creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi comes to PC.
Why similar: Music 65.3%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Indie 10.8%
- #15 Cosmic DJ
84% matchVery Positive88% of 1,054 reviews2014
Dev: Gl33kPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Cosmic DJ is a quick, "pick-up and play" musical experience about the joy of music creation for budding intergalactic musicians of all skill levels. Set among the stars, you will strive to become the legendary Cosmic DJ through six musical adventures as you’re tasked with repairing the all-important “Jamtennas” and bring...
Why similar: Music 81.6%, Indie 18.4%
- #16 The Language Game
85% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Tap To Win
Windows
The Language Game is a 2 player quiz-style game that will improve your vocabulary and pronunciation as you play. Our innovative system lets you learn from any language to any other language, so each player can learn a different language.
Why similar: Education 58.7%, Indie 41.3%
- #17 Frederic: Resurrection of Music
84% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2014
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides
Why similar: Music 64.9%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Indie 15.6%
- #18 Chords Enchanter
77% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: XD Games Studio
Windows · Mac
A music theory based puzzle game where you need to fill in the missing notes to complete a chord.
Why similar: Music 58.9%, Education 32.3%, Indie 4.9%, 2D 3.8%
- #19 Frederic: Resurrection of Music Director's Cut
82% matchVery Positive85% of 434 reviews2016
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
New version of cult game with new levels and exclusive Steam online multiplayer! Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides
Why similar: Music 49.8%, Great Soundtrack 33.9%, Indie 16.3%
- #20 Hunters Life
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: David Ruland
Windows
Hunters Life is a game where you have to go through different rooms. Each room has a finish point and to solve this you need to find clues and combine them to open up next room.The game is simple, it can be finished quickly depending on your mind skills.
Why similar: Music 72.2%, Indie 27.8%
- #21 Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,191 reviews2013
Dev: Threaks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
Why similar: Music 65%, Great Soundtrack 18.4%, Indie 14%, 2D 2.5%
- #22 Annotation of Love
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2018
Dev: Tombas Tomáš Basovnik
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Annotation of Love is a set of three mini-games and three Czech songs (EN, DE subtitles). While listening to original songs you will experience particular stages of love and critical points of relationships. The main protagonist He experiences phases of being in love with She step by step.
Why similar: Music 69.2%, Indie 30.8%
- #23 Circuits
79% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Tentacle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.
Why similar: Music 87.1%, Indie 12.9%
- #24 Sonar Beat
78% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2019
Dev: Life Zero
Windows · Mac
In Sonar Beat, your most valuable ally is rhythm. Your super secret nuclear submarine is under attack and only the most intense musical defense can save it! Boost your senses and launch a counter attack to the music to save yourself.
Why similar: Music 56.3%, Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Indie 19.2%
- #25 Memody: Sindrel Song
75% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2019
Dev: Tobias Cornwall
Windows
Mimic memorised musical melodies to give life light despite the darkness in your mind.
Why similar: Music 50.7%, Great Soundtrack 27.9%, Indie 21.4%
- #26 EdNoKa
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Edouard Murat
Windows · Mac · Linux
EdNoKa blends gaming and learning into an exciting adventure. Play your favorite games while answering quiz questions that impact your progress. Create, customize, or choose quizzes to challenge yourself and make learning part of the fun!
Why similar: Indie 60.3%, Education 39.7%
- #27 Aaero
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,028 reviews2017
Dev: Mad FellowsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.
Why similar: Music 59.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Indie 17.8%
- #28 Auditorium
78% matchVery Positive84% of 301 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!
Why similar: Music 81.1%, Indie 18.9%
- #29 AVSEQ
79% matchMixed42% of 74 reviews2012
Dev: Big Robot Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 22%
AVSEQ is an audio-visual sequencer puzzle game. Connect falling atoms to unlock near-endless varieties of music at each stage. Every level of AVSEQ is a music sequencer with 2.2300745198530623×10^43 possible audio permutations, that's 22 tredecillion in total! No, we're not making those numbers up. We actually did the math.
Why similar: Music 68.4%, Indie 31.6%
- #30 FIGHTING SPACE
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2016
Dev: Apology Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Featuring carefully curated 256 color palette sprites, a smashing retro soundtrack and intense action, FIGHTING SPACE brings back the glorious days of yesteryear DOS gaming – back when red meat, 33.6k modems and colossal 19 inch CRT displays where cream of the crop!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #31 Luminous Project
62% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: SENTIMENTUM
Windows
Six girls save the world through music. Press keys in time with the notes and collect the light energy Luminous in this casual rhythm game.
Why similar: Music 76.9%, Indie 17.8%, 2D 5.3%
- #32 Inside My Radio
75% matchVery Positive88% of 468 reviews2015
Dev: Seaven StudioPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Can you beat the beat? Journey as a green LED mysteriously trapped inside a dying boombox and play the ultimate musical experience. In this rhythmic platform adventure where your every action needs to be right on the beat, bring electro, dub and disco music back to life!
Why similar: Music 54.8%, Great Soundtrack 29.4%, Indie 15.8%
- #33 Beat the Song
72% matchVery Positive89% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: AAAGAMES
Windows
A music game, where you play songs. You play missing percussion, guitars, pianos, vocals, synthesizers, effects, strings and many more other instruments that change during the game. A total of 127 minutes of music you can play.
Why similar: Music 52.3%, Indie 47.7%
- #34 Show Must Go On
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: NiVision
Windows
SHOW MUST GO ON is an easy to play rhythm VR game. Jump onto the stage and make your music show. Feel the beat. Hit the drums. Puncture the bubbles. Play with the rhythm. Fill the stage with colors and lights. If you like energetic music, rhythm, and drums, this game will give you a lot of fun!
Why similar: Music 66.5%, Indie 33.5%
- #35 Let's Learn Japanese! Vocabulary
70% matchVery Positive86% of 64 reviews2019
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Learn over 200 Japanese words by completing fun challenges. Unlock mini-games, art and music.
Why similar: Education 59.4%, Indie 40.6%
- #36 QbQbQb
74% matchVery Positive90% of 109 reviews2014
Dev: Rezoner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Co-op or single player arcade game full of delightful music. Designed to bring casual and hardcore players together.
Why similar: Music 78.5%, Indie 21.5%
- #37 Memoir En Code: Reissue
73% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2016
Dev: Kalopsia GamesPub: N/A
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Memoir En Code: Reissue is an autobiographical game album. Designed to be experienced similarly to a music album, this short experimental game explores different bits of the author's life as a series of interactive tracks.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #38 Gemstone Keeper
72% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Gamepopper
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Gemstone Keeper is a twin stick shooter where avid explorers go down into the Cistershire Caverns, a large, dangerous and mysterious set of caves and caverns that are filled with vast amounts of rare and valuable gemstones.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #39 The Hole Story
73% matchMixed57% of 21 reviews2015
Dev: LearnDistrict Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A girl aided by her trusty shovel embarks on a riddling quest to find a missing princess. Girls Make Games 2014 Grand Prize Winner!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #40 Let's Learn Korean! Hangul
66% matchVery Positive94% of 86 reviews2020
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Study Hangul as you explore the Republic of Korea and learn about its culture, cuisine and history. Practice each new Hangul letter by playing fun mini-games.
Why similar: Education 57.6%, Indie 42.4%
- #41 Wandersong
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,848 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Music 63.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Indie 9.9%, 2D 1.9%
- #42 Chromaestro
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Parsec Productions, LLC
Windows
A musical puzzle game, starring Chromie the cat! Features music that is procedurally generated as you play!
Why similar: Music 72.1%, Indie 27.9%
- #43 PixelJunk™ Eden
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 793 reviews2012
Dev: Q-Games Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.
Why similar: Music 40.8%, Great Soundtrack 33.4%, Indie 22.6%, 2D 3.3%
- #44 Chiptune Champion
70% matchVery Positive83% of 201 reviews2016
Dev: Blake Garner
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Transform your keyboard into an instrument and play along to the melody of catchy chiptunes in this challenging rhythm game. Now with tap mode!
Why similar: Music 61.4%, Great Soundtrack 27.3%, Indie 11.4%
- #45 Let's Learn Korean! Vocabulary
66% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Learn over 200 Korean words by completing fun challenges. Unlock mini-games, art and music.
Why similar: Indie 58.2%, Education 41.8%
- #46 Rhythmy
65% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2020
Dev: InsaneHawk
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Rhythmy" is a new arcade-style rhythm bullet hell game, try to dodge and survive many levels while listening to Thaehan, F-777, Boom Kitty and more! If you're seeking for some hardcore bullet hell challenge, while listening to some epic music, you better be ready!
Why similar: Music 49.3%, Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Indie 22.3%
- #47 Bedlamball
68% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Evan PeiperlPub: Solidplasma Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bedlamball is a goal scoring game where you change the rules as you play!
Why similar: 2D 100%
- #48 Cyber Complex
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Cyber Complex is a unique mix of Action, Strategy and Arcade elements in a 60s-style Sci-Fi setting.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #49 Musaic Box
71% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2009
Dev: KranX Productions
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Uncover all of your grandfather's sheet music, hidden in his home amongst a treasure trove of gorgeous antiques and musical relics. Melodious music box games will let you piece these special compositions together and unleash their symphonious secrets. Unlock Creative Mode and write your own outstanding arrangements.
Why similar: Music 72.8%, Indie 27.2%
- #50 Golden Treasure: The Great Green
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 948 reviews2019
Dev: Dreaming Door Studios
Windows · Mac
Golden Treasure is a game for those who carry dragons in their hearts. Hunt, explore, survive, and become Great among the True Children of Sun and Earth.
Why similar: Dragons 56.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 29.9%, Indie 13.4%
- #51 WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES
63% matchVery Positive95% of 113 reviews2020
Dev: NowakGames
Windows · Linux
Welcome to WORLD OF ART - Learn with JIGSAW PUZZLES! Explore over 1600+ artworks, solve puzzles, test your knowledge with quizzes, and enhance your mind while enjoying classical music. New paintings added for free regularly!
Why similar: Music 38.3%, Education 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 17%, Indie 7.8%, 2D 4.7%
- #52 Chime
69% matchVery Positive94% of 782 reviews2010
Dev: Zoë ModePub: OneBigGame
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A Zoë Mode production for the video game charity initiative OneBigGame, Chime pits gamers against the melody in this acclaimed puzzle experience.
Why similar: Music 69.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Indie 6.7%
- #53 Neon Beats
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,544 reviews2019
Dev: OKYO GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Beat your best scores in Neon Beats, a 2D platformer game with rhythm based levels!
Why similar: Music 56.5%, Great Soundtrack 28.8%, Indie 9.6%, 2D 5.2%